Snapper HI-VAC 7 Series User Manual

NOTE: When changing the mower from the mulching
mode back to side discharging, remove the deck
cover and reinstall the slide discharge chute - the
MULCHER BLADE is suitable for either operation
and does not need to be replaced by the standard
cutting blade for most turf conditions.
However, when installing a grass bag kit or reinstall¬
ing an adaptor/bag, the MULCHING BLADE should
be removed and a standard cutting blade used for
optimum bagging operation.
Changing your mowing pattern from time to time
creates a smoother cut lawn. Finely chopped clipp¬
ings add nutrients to the soil-promoting grass
growth! However, if accumulation becomes too
heavy, matting can develop and "thatch" forms and
prevents breathing, holds excessive moisture, and
can destroy root structure! The Snapper That-
cherizer Kit #6-0476 can prevent the development of
thatch. Dislodged thatch can be vacuumed with your
mower if it is equipped with the grass bag. if your
Snapper is side discharge equipped, it can be easily
converted to a bagger and back to a side discharge
unit as often as desired! Refer to the ACCESSORIES
section for kits available for your mower!
MOWING PROCEDURE
Set the ENGINE CONTROL lever (10) in the fast (F)
position when cutting tall, thick grass. For shorter,
less dense grass, use a slower (S) position. Refer to
FIG. 6.
NOTE: It is recommended that the ENGINE CON¬
TROL lever be set in the "FAST" position (higher
RPM’s when mulching.
On self-propelled models, set the GROUND SPEED
CONTROL lever (12) in the desired setting and
then grasp the WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (19) and
hold against the UPPER HANDLE (18) to engage
clutch. To stop the mower’s forward movement,
release the WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL - the mower
can then be pushed forward or pulled for trimming.
Experiment and adjust the ENGINE CONTROL lever
and the GROUND SPEED CONTROL until the mower
functions best for your turf conditions. The speed of
forward movement can be varied while the mower is
moving by changing the GROUND SPEED CONTROL
setting as desired. Remember - BLADE CONTROL
(7) engages the blade.
NOTE: When mowing down-hill, use a "low" setting
on the GROUND SPEED CONTROL lever, and brake
by engaging and disengaging the WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL (CLUTCH).
EMPTYING GRASS BAG
When the grass bag becomes full, stop engine and
lift the BAG WIRE SUPPORT hooks (6) up over the
LOWER HANDLE (14) and then lift the BAG CON¬
NECTOR (5) off the adaptor flange and continue
lifting while moving the bag forward until it clears
the mower. To empty the bag, raise the connector
end up and release the handle of the door flap.
Shake the bag back and forth to dump the clippings.
Refer to FIG. 7.
To re install the bag, slide the BAG CONNECTOR
down over the adapter flange, then lower the BAG
WIRE SUPPORT hooks onto the LOWER HANDLE.
TO EMPTY INTO TRASH BAG: After removing the
grass bag from the mower, place CONNECTOR end
on ground,-open door flap, slip a trash bag over the
end (BAG WIRE SUPPORT end), and then turn the
mower bag over so that the large opening is inside
trash bag. Lift bag- by the CONNECTOR and door
handles and shake until clippings are dumped into
the trash bag. S
FIG. 7-EMPTYING GRASS BAG

Snapper HI-VAC 7 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	HI-VAC 7 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English